"No to war and Free Palestine,' Bardem said before announcing the winner while wearing a 'No a la Guerra' (No to War) pin - a symbol he previously wore to oppose the U.S.'s 'illegal war' against Iraq."
"It's no secret that Javier Bardem has spent years vilifying Israel on the world stage,' one user wrote on X. Some even questioned why he was on stage."
"I can no longer bear to watch the Academy Awards, which used to be an event of interest; now I know it will be an anti-Israel fest,' one frustrated fan on X wrote."
Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem presented the Best International Feature award at the 98th Academy Awards while wearing a 'No a la Guerra' pin and stating 'No to war and Free Palestine.' Critics accused him of anti-Israel stances and questioned his presence on stage, noting he had no new film nominated. His film 'F1' received four nominations and won Best Sound. Multiple attendees wore political pins including 'Artists for Ceasefire' and 'ICE Out,' prompting viewers to criticize the ceremony for becoming overtly political. Some expressed frustration that the awards had become an 'anti-Israel fest,' while others questioned why celebrities were using the platform for political advocacy.
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